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American Floral Trends Forecast 2023
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The Art (and Algorithm) of Valentine’s Day 2026

How AI, sustainability and emotional design are transforming one of the industry’s biggest days. By Kat Castagnoli, AIFD With Valentine’s Day 2026 landing on a Saturday, florists nationwide are bracing for a complex mix of opportunity...

Guided by Nature

Korean floral design beckons tranquility in a hectic world. By Bianca Bina Spacious, balanced and natural. Grounded in foundational principles, Korean design is built on a simple yet intentional framework that embraces ethereal,...

2025 Holiday Trends

Big bows, bold blooms and vintage vibes capture the spotlight. By Kat Castagnoli, AIFD, CCF In a season brimming with velvet ribbons, oversized ornaments and cozy color palettes, this year’s holiday decor trends are all about curated...

Seed Breeding for Healthy Resistance

Take an inside look at how a leader in breed development delivers innovation to the flower industry. By Bianca Bina Every ruffle of a petal, every shade of a beloved hue, each delicate fragrance and all the unique qualities that make...

Decking the Halls for Profit: How Florists Can Build a Holiday Installation Business

Every year, offices, hotels, and retail spaces scramble to transform their interiors for the holidays. From lush garlands cascading over grand staircases to lobby trees twinkling with designer ornaments, holiday décor is no longer an...

“Green” Weddings

These florists inspire us to adopt more eco-friendly and sustainable practices for wedding designs. By Kat Castagnoli, AIFD As floral designers know, flowers can have a huge impact on a wedding in the best way. But did you know those same...

Beyond the Bouquet

How florists are breaking the boundaries of personal flowers. By Molly Lucille Bridal bouquets have adorned wedding parties throughout human history. Ancient brides carried bundles of symbolic herbs and blooms, such as dill, considered to...

Managing Mother’s Day

Make the most of this lucrative holiday. By Nita Robertson, AIFD Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Are you ready for it? This special holiday is a cornerstone for the flower industry, as flowers consistently rank among the top gifts...

Remarkable Women in Floristry

Join Us in Celebrating International Women’s Day By Molly Lucille Every International Women’s Day, Florists’ Review honors the influential women that help form the beautiful community that is our industry. Women are the backbone...

26th Annual “Picture Perfect Weddings Contest”

By Nita Robertson, AIFD Sponsored by Alexandra Farms and Fitz Design For 26 years, florists have enthusiastically shared photos of their work for our annual “Picture Perfect Weddings Contest.” Each year, we are captivated by breathtaking...

Industry News

BloomNation Achieves Record-Breaking Mother’s Day

Despite economic uncertainty, BloomNation saw steady performance across its...

Knock Out® Rose Celebrating it’s 25th Anniversary

Twenty-five years ago, a rose bloomed that would forever change how gardeners...

New Flower Collection For Men Sparks Strong Buzz

In March 2025, Kvitkova Vanil, a Los Angeles floral studio, launched the...

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Holiday Décor with Ribbon: What’s Trending

Sponsored by Reliant Ribbon Trending Uses for Ribbon in Holiday Decorating: Seasonal porch and patio pots are created 2–4 times a year, often using permanent botanicals (though fresh is also an option). These can be coordinated with door décor such as wreaths and...

A Florist’s Guide to Indian Weddings

The abundance of flowers—and business opportunities—in multi-day Indian nuptials. By Nita Robertson, AIFD Indian weddings are among the most visually spectacular and culturally rich celebrations in the world. Known for their grandeur, vibrant colors and elaborate...

At the Altar, Down the Aisle: Ceremony Floral Trends

By Molly Lucille In the thick of wedding season, it can happen fast. We can lose ourselves during this hectic time and feel like each wedding begins to blur together. We can fall into the trap of losing touch with the importance of the wedding ceremony. The ceremony...

The Value of Vessels

Making the case about the importance role containers play in creating the perfect floral designs By Jill Brooke At the recent Fleurs de Villes “ARTISTE” show in New York City’s Hudson Yards, florist Lorena Eni, owner of LEF/Lorena Eni Flowers in the borough of...

Embracing the Evolving Trends in Sympathy Flowers

By Nita Robertson, AIFD Presented by Smither-Oasis Sympathy flowers have long been a heartfelt way to express sorrow, love and support to grieving families. But as funeral traditions change and consumer preferences shift, florists are being called upon to adapt,...

Flower Headdress

The mechanics used to create all manner of floral wearables are...

Maximize Your Margin with Gift and Home Merchandise Webinar May 18th

Maximizing the ROI on storefront location can be a make or break for...

Coming Events

Floral industry happenings and gift markets through July 2022....

Best in Blooms

Meet the winner and finalists in FR’s latest bimonthly flower...

BloomNation Launches Promenade POS

Learn about the new BloomNation, powered by Promenade POS....

Feature Articles

Trends in Decorative Accessories

A look at what’s hot in 2022 in the world of home accents—trends that impact not only your giftware buying but also your floral design styling. By Andrew Joseph Accents. We’re not talking about twangs and drawls or whatever one calls the older Boston voice; no, we’re...

“ROOTS” AIFD Symposium Recap

AIFD’s spectacular 2022 National Symposium By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Photo credit to AIFD® Official Photographer, Nico Alsemgeest “ROOTS,” the 2022 National Symposium of the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD), took place July 4-8, at the Caesars...

American Grown Flowers

Cut flowers produced in the U.S. are favored by a growing number of consumers. Discover more about the “American grown” flower industry and burgeoning movement in this exclusive FR report. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Fields at Sun Valley's Willow Creek Farm...

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New Survey Reveals U.S. Floriculture Industry’s Push Toward Sustainability—and the Opportunities Ahead

Jul 29, 2025 | Industry News

For Immediate ReleaseAlexandria, Virginia - July 16, 2025 A newly released survey led by North Carolina State University (NCSU) and funded by the American...

Rosaprima & Floraprima Announce the 2025 New Variety Launch

Jul 22, 2025 | Flower Growers

July 21st – August 3rd, 2025 | United States Nationwide at Participating Wholesalers Rosaprima and Floraprima, renowned leaders in the luxury florals, are...

Lilygrass Grown with care

In Costa Rica, you'll find the nursery Plantas de mi Tierra, where Felipe Vega...

Alexandra Farms Debuts Two New David Austin Roses

Alexandra Farms proudly introduces Enid and Phoebe—two stunning new David...

The Fresh Floral Trend Taking Over Fashion

Floral headwear is blooming in popularity, capturing attention with its...

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Tutorial: Angel Wings

Create an exquisite bridal bouquet with a feather-like base. Floral design and text by...

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Retail Forecast 2024

Jan 29, 2024

High interest rates and slower economic growth are expected to put increasing pressure on retail profits this year, but, on the bright side, many economists expect inflation to decrease to desired levels by year-end By Phillip M. Perry Fasten your seat belts, and...

Pricing for Profit

Jan 15, 2024

Tips and strategies for establishing retail pricing structures that will ensure your business’s profitability and financial stability. By Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD Effective pricing is essential for the success of your florist business. By understanding your costs,...